Had a flat on the way to Mini Mania open house

[Jerry]

Loud noise, slight pull to the left, a glance over my shoulder and no more tire on the drivers rear. Appears to have blown out the side wall, but I have to check closer since my goal was getting off the highway. Spare was a little light on air, so we drove to a tire company who filled it up. Now I have to buy one tire. Since the spare matches the rest of the car, I think I will transfer over the tire and buy a cheap one for the spare. Very nice Highway Patrol guy stopped behind us and watched for traffic. Pretty quick change over. 10 min and we were back on the road.

I always wondered how the car would behave in a flat tire situation. Know I know at least what happens on a rear tire.

Jerry
BJ8

 

[HealeyRick]

Should've asked one of the Mini guys for a 10" spare. How old are your tires? Sidewall blowout can come from cracking and dry rot on older tires. Might want to check the others.

 

[Jerry]

Only about 4 -5 years old. I wonder if the pressure got low, but I do check that about every two months. Of course, not on this trip.
Jerry

 

[Keoke]

Only about 4 -5 years old. I wonder if the pressure got low, but I do check that about every two months. Of course, not on this trip.
Jerry

Tires that old are generally considered ready for replacement.

 

[Jerry]

Just went out and checked the tire date. 03 of o8. Older than I thought. My how time passes! I better replace some tires.

Jerry